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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1943

Page

6

Sixteen Transfers And Local Aid In Induction Screening

Forty six men were notified to report at 9 AM Wednesday in Athens for screening tests ahead of induction into the armed forces. Of these, 42 are registered with the local board and 14 transferred from other boards, with additional additions anticipated. Names include p Wylie Nicholes Pittsburghs Carl William Conrath Athens and many more from Athens and nearby towns.

Athens Armed Forces Office of Selective Service Board No. 1 P. Wylie Nicholes Pittsburgh Carl William Conrath Thomas Augustus Wood Court St Carl Ivo Nanna Stake Ave Virgil William Hamilpe William Hen- Harvey Mailen McWilliams Herrold Ave Perry Colegrove Middleport Renee Grosvenor Hayes Cohus Paul Lee Ferry Mt. Clem- Mich Charles Leland Whea Northwood Frank Earnest Hysell Cleveland Orwin McAfee, Jr East St Ernest Mingus, Jr Robert Henryon

Fragmentary local note with scattered names and dates

A garbled OCR fragment lists times, people, and places with partial dates. It mentions Henry, Correge, and Des birth entries, plus a June date and a public burial hint. The legible content is too incomplete to determine a clear event or outcome.

Fisherman Fined for Trot Line Violation on Hocking River

A fisherman was fined 15 dollars and costs for failing to display his fishing license and address on a trot line in the Hocking River. The arrest was made by State Game Protector H Moore and the case was before Magistrate W Bailey at Bobo W Union St.

Hocking River Bobo Union St W. Bailey H. Moore

Richland Ave Names Honor Roll for Servicemen

Richland Avenue residents push ahead with a local Honor Roll eight by four feet topped by an eagle on land donated by G R Shafer opposite Ator's Store. It lists 56 service names categorized Army Navy Marines with color stars to show domestic overseas or killed or captured status. Dedication set for Sunday July 4 alongside a 36 foot flagpole. participation and missing names urged by committee chair Mrs William Smith and volunteers.

Richland Avenue Athens County William Smith G. R. Shafer Ator Richland Ave Navy Marines South Bridge Stella Ave Woodland Ave Dairy Ave Hooper St Hastings Road Morrison Brown Hill Blackburn Hill W. J. Barnhill Guy Morrison Nora Worster Gladys Gaver Kate Ator Carrie Atkinson Alma Blackwood Mae Blackwood

Two Weekend Accidents Reported by State Patrol

The state highway patrol reported two weekend accidents. On Route 50 Alternate a 16 year old driver Lewis Everett of Athens collided with John Evener 21 of Athens Route 3 after Evener stopped to let out Pearl Burchfield 65 of Athens Route 3 who suffered a leg bruise. On Route 33 south of Nelsonville Byron Atkinson 17 of Columbus skidded on the berm and overturned with no injuries. the car sustained severe damage.

State Highway Patrol Lewis E. Everett Athens John Evener Evener Pearl Burchfield Burchfield Nelsonville Byron Atkinson Columbus Atkinson

Four Plead Guilty on In toxication Charges

Four persons pleaded guilty before Mayor Franz Woodworth on intoxication charges. Alonzo Calentine Shannon Ave and Harold Jewett W Washington Sr paid $5 and costs each. Aaron Simmons 50 Hudson Ave fined $5 and costs and five days in jail. Lulu McConahay 51 Depot St refused payment and was committed to county jail.

Franz Woodworth Alonzo Calentine Shannon Ave Harold Jewett W. Washington Sr Aaron Simmons Hudson Ave Lulu McConahay Depot St

OU Employees to Meet at Ohio University Hall

Local 526 plans a meeting Monday night at 8 in Room 103, Ewing Hall. R. W. Barker, president, says an important announcement will be made and all members are urged to attend.

Ohio University Ewing Hall R. W. Barker

Our Men in Service from The Messenger area

Seven men from The Messenger area move from Fort Hayes reception to training centers. Sammie K. Brown, Donald E. Harvey, John J. Moody to Medical Replacement Training Center Camp Robinson Arkansas. Paul M. Darnell Carl D. Cable Gerald R. Goodman G. D. Will to Engineer Replacement Training Center. Pvt. Charles R. Gaston on furlough after maneuvers in Louisiana to Camp Barkeley Texas for medical staff duties. Cpl. Delbert R. Hanning attends Anti Aircraft Artillery School. Richard Schloss promoted to apprentice first class at Norfolk. Pfc. Robbie C. Genter transfers from Texarkana to Camp Hood Texas.

Fort Hayes Camp Robinson Ark Sammie K. Brown Carbondale Donald E. Harvey Athens John J. Moody Charles R. Gaston Louisiana Arthur Gaston Athens State Hospital Camp Barkeley Tex Gaston Farm Gaston Evelyn Smith Chauncey Richard Gaston Milfield William Fort Dix N. J Mr. Gaston

Troop 56 Plans Lake Hope Camp Attendance Set

Troop 56 of the Boy Scouts of Athens will meet Tuesday evening June 22 at 7 15 in their room at the First Methodist Church. Plans will be made for the summer camp at Lake Hope August 15 to 22. The annual basket picnic for all scouts and families will follow at Camp Dupler Sunday afternoon July 4 announced Roy L Dupler scoutmaster.

Boy Scouts of Athens First Methodist Church Lake Hope Camp Dupler Roy L. Dupler

Kincaid Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving in Athens

T. O. Kincaid, 50, of Athens Route 4, was fined 25 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to reckless driving before Mayor Franz Woodworth. He was arrested Sunday on U.S. Route 50 by a state highway patrolman.

T. O. Kincaid Athens Franz Woodworth

Mine Foreman and Fire Boss Exams In Glouster Ohio

Mine Examining Board of the Ohio Division of Mines will conduct examinations for mine foremen and fire bosses in Glouster Ohio at the high school building on July 1 1943 at 9:30 a m Eastern War Time. Notice issued under Section 808-19 of the General Code. George A Strain Director Marcus Kerr Chief Division of Mines.

Division of Mines Department of Industrial Relations State of Ohio Glouster Ohio George A. Strain Marcus Kerr

Cline Named War Meat Committee Chair in Athens County

Albany pharmacist Howard Cline was appointed chairman of the War Meat Committee of Athens County. The panel includes Fred Dorr C C Bean Dr P J Huffman C W Fishinger and Earl Cowan. It will oversee meat program administration, route livestock slaughter, enforce permits, promote sanitation, and combat black market meat.

Howard Cline Albany Athens County Frank Pugh Ohio FDA Pugh

Harvey Carpenter Dies in Red Wing Minnesota 70

Harvey Carpenter 70 longtime Red Wing resident died there June 16 funeral held Saturday in Red Wing He was former Athens County resident son of Louisa Love Carpenter and John Carpenter moved to Red Wing 25 years ago employed by city until ill Health Ward wife Carrie Walls married 1906 left two sons Pvt John H Carpenter in the Pacific and Pvt Melvin J Carpenter in the Army Air Forces at Atlantic City N J four daughters Mrs Karl Kayse Red Wing Mrs Willard Orr St Joseph MO Mrs Lucy Bledsoe St Paul Minn and Geraldine Carpenter at home Cousins include Mrs Edwin Maxwell Eber and Fimmett Carpenter and Victor Carpenter Clarks Chapel.

Red Wing Minn Harvey Carpenter Athens County Mr. Carpenter Louisa Love Carpenter John Carpenter Carrie Walls Foley John H. Carpenter Pacific Melvin J. Carpenter Army Air Forces Atlantic City N. J Karl Kayse Willard Orr St. Joseph Lucy Bledsoe St. Paul Geraldine Carpenter Carpenter Edwin Maxwell Eber and Fimmett Carpenter Athens Victor Carpenter Clarks Chapel

Temperature Hits 91 in Athens Amid Warm Day

Athens logged a high of 91 degrees yesterday and again at 1 PM today. The overnight low was 61 degrees as warm conditions continued.

Athens

Mrs. Quidor Dies in Ohio Hospital

Mrs. Pearl F. Quidor of Eugene Oregon former Longview Heights Athens resident died early this morning in Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Ohio. She had been visiting Ohio with daughter Kathryn. Funeral plans await word from Oregon relatives and her son Tom in Missouri Army camp. another son Bob serves in the Pacific.

Pearl F. Quidor Eugene Ore Longview Heights Athens Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Quidor Ohio Kathryn Oregon Tom Quidor Missouri Bob Pacific

Lottridge Social Notes

Lottridge residents share visits with family and friends in nearby towns. Mrs. Florence Gillilan and Mrs. Dorothy Warner hosted guests. Eleanor Allen aided Mrs. Carrie Gainer. Omah Gaston joined her relatives in visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Snyder of Lake Floyd. A heavy rain hail and wind storm delayed farm work.

Lottridge Paul Robinson Bessie Robinson Leroy Nickoson Bruce Nickoson Harvey Persons Eleanor Allen Carrie Gainer Florence Gillilan Dorothy Warner Marlene Emma Chevalier Leroy Boggs Lily Davis Lammie Burdette Coolville Fred Hooper Athens Omah Gaston Glenn Gaston John Snyder Lake Floyd Clarksburg W. Va Gaston Glenn Edna Runkle Helen Paul Kinnen R. M. Allen L. H. Allen D.C Donald John Alichney Plains

Athens County Pair Fair Dates Announced by Board

The Athens County Pair will run August 24 to 27 with harness racing on August 26 and 27 and county pony races and horse pulling contests on August 25. L. Baker, secretary, outlined plans at a Grange Hall meeting. 4 H Clubs and junior fair groups will play a major role this year.

L. ©. Baker Fairgrounds

Local Grange Holds Memorial Service for Deceased Members

At the Athens Grange regular meeting a memorial service honored members who died in the past year. Hazel Morrison, Mae Smith, Villa Tippie, and Carrie Atkinson decorated the altar and spoke on Grange principles. Candle bearers were Margaret Richey, Isabel Snyder, and Mary Terrill. flower bearers Ardith Westfall, Audrey Shaw, and Clara McKibben. Music by Carl Frische and Glenn Atkinson accompanied prayers by Celia Hope. The rite closed with Abide With Me and hymns led by the Grange Quartet.

Athens Grange Hazel Morrison Mae Smith Villa Tippie Carrie Atkinson Grange Margaret Richey Isabel Snyder Mary Terrill Ardith Westfall Audrey Shaw Clara McKibben Carl Frische Glenn Atkinson Celia Hope Grange Quartet

Athens Seabees Seek Tradesmen for Navy Support Roles

Lieutenant Zuneer, interviewing officer at the Athens Navy Recruiting Station, says many locals lack Seabee trade experience. He notes two years of mechanical skill helps qualify for good pay, with overseas pay and dependents allowances, and invites interested men to apply through the Athens post office for interviews and enlistment consideration.

Joseph Zuneer Athens Navy Seaie Zunger

John Schuler Dies Sunday at 76 in Athens Area

John Schuler 76 died Sunday morning at the home of sisters Mrs Mary Schuler and Mrs Christina Schuler at 136 Mill St. He was a longtime Dutch Ridge farmer who moved to Athens in 1920. Survived by two daughters Mrs Wade Swartz Athens and Mr George Marcinka Gallipolis. two sons Albert New Lexington and Raymond Canal Winchester. two brothers Joe Guysville and Matt Athens. a third son Cletus died last November. Solemn High Mass at St Pauls Church Wednesday 9 30 am. burial Mt Calvary Cemetery. The Holy Name Society will meet at 156 Mill St Tuesday 8 30 pm. calls after Tuesday noon.

John Schuler Mary and Christena Schuler Mill St Dutch Ridge Athens Wade Swartz George Marcinka Gallipolis Albert New Lexington Raymond Canal Winchester Joe Guysville Matt Cletus Schuler Holy Name Society St. Paul's Church Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Vesper Service Held By Senior 1-H Club

The Athens County Senior 4-11 Club held a vesper service on Hast Hill with the theme Loyalties. Speakers included John Sheridan Thelma Smith Helen Sheridan Lucille Scott and Howard Startin. A wiener and marshmallow roast followed and the next meeting is set for July 18.

Athens County Hast Hill John Sheridan Thelma Smith Helen Sheridan Lucille Scott Howard Startin

Dr Edwards Oliver Tablets Promote Gentle Bowel Movements

An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Oliver Tablets as a remedy for constipation and disrupted bile flow. It claims they stimulate liver bile secretion, support intestinal action, and offer a gentle yet thorough bowel movement.

Dr. Edwards Oliver Tabinta AL Drugeiores

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